Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Co-sponsor A 687

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged

Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged; provides that a prevailing defendant in an action brought against such defendant for making a communication that is privileged shall be entitled to attorney's fees and costs for such defense.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5341

died · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the restriction on certain facilities being located within a certain distance from cannabis storefronts

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the location of new cannabis retail stores and on-site consumption facilities. It prohibits new licenses for storefronts within 500 feet of school grounds (including all entrances/exits in mixed-use buildings) and within 200 feet of houses of worship (including all entrances/exits in mixed-use buildings). These rules apply only to new licenses issued after the bill's effective date. The law directly affects cannabis businesses seeking to open new locations in the state.

died Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1681

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to on duty auxiliary police officers

Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for assaults on auxiliary police officers, strengthening law enforcement safety within criminal justice framework.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1351

died · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate

Permits midwives and physician assistants to certify the cause of death on a fetal death certificate if they are in attendance at or after a fetal death.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands scope of practice for midwives/physician assistants in fetal death certification, supporting healthcare professional roles and access to timely medical documentation.95% confidence

died Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 178

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits using possession of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence in a trial, hearing or proceeding in certain circumstances

Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents criminalization of reproductive health choices by barring evidence use in sexual offense cases, protecting civil rights in court proceedings.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3475

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits law enforcement officers from using bias-based profiling

Prohibits police officers from using bias-based profiling; requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for bias-based profiling; allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages to be brought against a law enforcement agency, any agent of a law enforcement agency and the supervisor of an agent.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits bias-based profiling and mandates complaint procedures, enhancing police accountability in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits bias-based profiling by police, directly protecting immigrants from discriminatory enforcement practices that often target immigrant communities.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1770

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students

Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates 25% student discount for NYC transit use, increasing accessibility and promoting public transportation adoption.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8145

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Authorizes the application of topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth by a parent or legal guardian

Authorizes the application of topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth by a parent or legal guardian provided that such application is done under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2575

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses

Extends the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses, reviving such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations; grants trial preference to such actions; exempts such actions from certain provisions requiring notice of claims.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5988

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to background clearances for temporary child care employment agencies and child care educational and training institutions

Includes temporary child care employment agencies and child care educational and training institutions as providers authorized to conduct background clearances.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track